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*[[Acetaminophen|Acetaminophen (paracetamol) poisoning]] | *[[Acetaminophen|Acetaminophen (paracetamol) poisoning]] | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Mugilan Poongkunran M.B.B.S [2]
Synonyms and keywords: Altered sense of taste
Overview
Dysgeusia is the distortion or decrease of the sense of taste. Dysgeusia is associated with zinc deficiency and some antihypertensiveor anxiolytic medications. It is also found in patients with severe renal insufficiency.
Causes
Life Threatening Causes
Life-threatening causes include conditions which may result in death or permanent disability within 24 hours if left untreated.
- Acetaminophen (paracetamol) poisoning
- Acute mercury inhalation
- Amatoxin-containing mushroom poisoning
- Crotalinae snake bites
- Scorpion sting
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